TGMA 2024: Why was ‘Kwaku Ananse’ not nominated? – Amerado questions organisers

Ghanaian rap sensation, Derrick Sarfo Kantanka, professionally known as Amerado has questioned the organizers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Charterhouse, why they failed to nominate his hit song, “Kwaku Ananse”.

On March 28, 2024, the Telecel Ghana Music Awards announced its nominees for this year’s awards at a well-attended launch at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre[AICC]

Amerado bagged two nominations on the night. His Kwaku Ananse Remix – Amerado ft Fameye earned a place in the best collaboration category while The Hardest – Amerado earned a place in the best rap performance. However, the original version of his popular tune “Kwaku Ananse” failed to earn a nomination.

In a tweet on X, the versatile rapper could not comprehend why regardless of the popularity of his song, it did not earn a nomination in any category.

 “Dear @GHMusicAwards, Why was Kwaku Ananse (original) not nominated?” He questioned